This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive community based program on reducing excess weight in children and teens. This study will recruit 150 participants between the ages of 6-12 and 13-17.

Change in the number of sugar sweetened beverages consumed per day, hours per day on screen time (TV, video games, and computer), and quality of life at 6 months. Assessments will occur at baseline, 3 and 6 months.

Assess process outcomes measures, such as attendance and program satisfaction.

Estimated Enrollment:

150

Study Start Date:

November 2010

Estimated Study Completion Date:

January 2012

Estimated Primary Completion Date:

August 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Intervention Details:

Behavioral: JOIN Intervention

Behavioral group treatment for overweight and obese children and teens, that focuses on decreasing energy dense foods and sedentary behaviors.

Detailed Description:

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive community based program on reducing excess weight. Overweight and obese study participants will be grouped with peers of similar ages and their parent/guardians. The participants will be divided into 2 groups, child (6-12 yrs. old) and teens (13-17 yrs. old) and will be accompanied by their parent/guardian. 150 participants will be recruited for this study.

This 6-month program (12 in-person group workshop sessions and 12 at-home sessions) takes the best components of current evidence for individual treatment and places them in a comprehensive community based program. These include:

Serious or unstable medical or psychological conditions that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, would compromise the participant's safety or successful participation in the study

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01374646